On July 27, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a series of incidents across the city, including multiple thefts, warrants, traffic violations, and one assault. Officers also made arrests related to shoplifting, obstructing official business, and counterfeit offenses. Several cases remain under investigation, with law enforcement maintaining an active presence throughout various neighborhoods.

Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Check

Case Number: PD-P2503967

On July 27 at 12:05 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on a red Ford SUV on W Main Street. A warrant check was conducted, and the investigation is ongoing.

Assault Reported at Amoco

Case Number: PD-P2503969

At 12:59 a.m., police responded to an assault at the Amoco station on N Bridge Street. A report was taken, and no further details were provided.

Citizen Contact Results in Arrest

Case Number: PD-P2503970

At 1:31 a.m., officers made contact with a citizen on Ewing Street, leading to an arrest for obstructing official business and counterfeit offenses.

Second Warrant Case During Overnight Traffic Stop

Case Number: PD-P2503971

At 3:27 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted on a black Ford Taurus along N Bridge Street, leading to a warrant investigation.

Disorderly Conduct at Quality Inn

Case Number: PD-P2503972

Police responded to an ongoing fight at 20 N Plaza Blvd (Quality Inn) around 3:28 a.m. The incident is classified as disorderly conduct.

Unruly Child Observed Fleeing Near Cemetery

Case Number: PD-P2503973

Shortly after 5:00 a.m., an officer patrolling E 7th Street saw a female running from Greenlawn graveyard. Contact was made and an unruly child report was filed.

Theft Reported on E 5th Street

Case Number: PD-P2503974

A theft was reported around 6:34 a.m. at 259 E 5th Street. The investigation is ongoing.

Minor Crash Leads to Citation

Case Number: PD-P2503975

A non-injury crash occurred near SR 159 and Seney Road mid-morning. The driver was cited for driving in marked/continuous lines.

Possible Theft at McArthur Gardens

Case Number: PD-P2503976

Officers responded at 10:58 a.m. to a report of possible theft at McArthur Gardens. Investigation is pending.

Retail Theft at Champs Sports

Case Number: PD-P2503977

Police were called to Champs Sports on N Bridge Street at 11:14 a.m. for a reported theft. The investigation is ongoing.

Warrant Service at Eye Clinic

Case Number: PD-P2503979

At 3:22 p.m., officers responded to Patricia Haller OD on W Main Street regarding a female with a warrant. Investigation continues.

Traffic Violation and Unlicensed Driving

Case Number: PD-P2503981

At 6:07 p.m., a traffic stop on Hirn Street revealed the driver had made an improper left turn and did not possess a valid driver’s license. A citation was issued and the vehicle released to a licensed individual.

Shoplifting Investigated at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2503983

Police were dispatched to 85 River Trace Lane (Walmart) around 6:50 p.m. on a theft complaint. Investigation continues.

Criminal Trespass at Leggett Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2503982

Officers responded to 92 Leggett Avenue at 7:14 p.m. for a trespassing incident. The situation was resolved on scene.

Shoplifting Arrest at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2503984

At 8:14 p.m., a shoplifting complaint led to an arrest at 85 River Trace Lane (Walmart). No further information was released.

Warrant and Domestic Incident on E 2nd Street

Case Number: PD-P2503985

Police responded at 10:58 p.m. to a disorderly situation at 324 E 2nd Street involving a warrant and suspected domestic violence.

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